Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Community Planning and Economic Development

Community Planning

The Community Planning Division provides long-range planning for Thurston County's natural and built environments. Staff work with residents, businesses, cities, and tribes to prepare for the future, looking ahead 20 years or more. They work to sustain the culture and quality of life we treasure in Thurston County into the future.

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16

BoCC Work Session: Shoreline Master Program Update

Monday, October 16, 2023
9:00am
Community Planning

Oct

30

BoCC Work Session: Shoreline Master Program Update

Monday, October 30, 2023
9:00am
Community Planning

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Thurston County Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Olympia Joint Plan Update

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 1, at 3:30 pm to receive public testimony on a proposal to update the Olympia Joint Plan. 

Thurston County Accepting Applications to Fund Conservation Projects

Thurston County has opened a second round of Conservation Futures funding for 2023.

Thurston County and City of Yelm to Hold Public Hearing on Yelm Joint Plan

The Thurston County and City of Yelm Planning Commissions will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter to receive public testimony on the City of Yelm and Thurston County Joint Plan.